Speaking to the Emmerdale website, the star forecast: "He's going to be the most protective dad ever.

"This could be life-changing for Nikhil, how he handles situations. It's going to require him to change. I think he'll be a good dad."

The 30-year-old actor also joked: "This is his baby, he's going to love it and cherish it and of course the moment it might start to have a little number two I think he'll be like, 'Gennie, take it from me, the germs, the germs!'"